Department/Grade:   English/Grade 12       Course:  English IV   Revision Date:  April 2008

 

Required/Elective:  Required           Course Length:  1 year          Prerequisite:  English III

 

Course Description: 

This course includes three basic sections:  usage and composition, literature, and research.  The usage and composition aspect of the course serves to review the principles of usage and sentence structure as the foundation for comprehension and writing skills.  The literature section of the course is a chronological study of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the twentieth century and may include selected outside reading.  The research aspect of the course involves instruction in the proper method of writing a research paper.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CONTENT/TIMELINE OUTLINE
  1. Students will identify and apply the meaning of new vocabulary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.1 Learning to Read Independently

     1.1.11.C; 1.1.11.E; 1.1.11.F

       Anchors:  R11.A.1.1

                        R11.A.1.2

                        R11.A.2.2

 

           1.6 Speaking and Listening

                 1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.D

 

           1.7 Characteristics and Functions of the

                 English language                    

                  1.7.11.C
  • properly use a dictionary to pronounce and define new words
  • identify and apply word recognition skills

R11.A.1.2.1; R11.A.1.2.2; R11.A.2.2.1; R11.A.2.2.2

  • identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary

R11.A.1.1.1; R11.A.1.1.2; R11.A.2.1.1; R11.A.2.1.2

  • recognize common prefixes, suffixes, and roots and use them to “decode” words
  • use a number of context clues strategies to define unknown words

R11.A.1.2.2; R11.A.2.2.2

  • correctly spell new words
  • properly use vocabulary words in writing and speaking
  • recognize multiple meanings of words

R11.A.1.1.1; R11.A.2.1.1

  • identify and apply synonyms and antonyms of words used in text

R11.A.1.1.2

  • recognize the different forms of words – how affixes change the use of the word

R11.A.1.2.1

 

 
  1. Students will review grammar principles and acquire higher-level techniques to improve communication skills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.5 Quality of Writing

       1.5.11.D; 1.5.11.E; 1.5.11.F

 

            1.6 Speaking and Listening

                   1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.D

 

·         correctly spell common, frequently used words

·         identify functions of parts of speech through sentence diagramming

·         identify phrases and clauses

·         identify and correct improper usage

·         recognize fragments and run-ons

·         apply grammar skills in writing assignments

 

 
  1. Students will be able to create effective, logically organized writings, using the steps of the writing process.

 

 

 

Standards:

1.2. Reading Critically in All Content Areas

       1.2.11.C

 

1.4 Types of Writing

       1.4.11.A; 1.4.11.B; 1.4.11.C

 

1.5 Quality of Writing

       1.5.11.A; 1.5.11.B; 1.5.11.C;1.5.11.D;

                   1.5.11.E; 1.5.11.F; 1.5.11G

 

            1.6 Speaking and Listening

                  1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.D

 
  • review the writing process
  • write logically organized descriptive, expository, narrative, and literary analysis essays
  • write effective introductions and conclusions
  • write thoroughly developed body paragraphs, using sufficient detail
  • use imagery in descriptions and examples
  • revise writing to improve sentence structure and style

 

 

 
  1. Students will be able to locate, document, summarize, and synthesize information into a well-organized paper following MLA guidelines.

 

 

Standards:

1.1 Learning to Read Independently

       1.1.11.A

         

1.2 Reading Critically in All Content Areas

       1.2.11.A; 1.2.11.B

          Anchors:  R11.A.1.3

                           R11.A.2.3

                           R11.A.2.4

                           R11.A.2.5

                           R11.A.2.6

                           R11.B.3.1

                           R11.B.3.2

                           R11.B.3.3

                            

1.5 Quality of Writing

       1.5.11.A; 1.5.11.B; 1.5.11.C;1.5.11.D;

                   1.5.11.E; 1.5.11.F, 1.5.11.G

 

            1.6 Speaking and Listening

                  1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.D

 

            1.8 Research

                  1.8.11.A; 1.8.11.B; 1.8.11.C

 
  • write an effective thesis statement
  • locate and use appropriate resources to support the thesis statement

R11.A.1.3.2; R11.A.2.3.2; R11.A.2.6.1; R11.B.3.1.1; R11.B.3.3.1

  • paraphrase and summarize texts

R11.A.2.4.1;R11.A.2.5.1

  • make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on information from text

R11.A.1.3.1; R11.A.2.3.1; R11.A.2.6.2; R11.B.3.2.1; R11.B.3.3.3

  • know when to use direct quotes and when to paraphrase or summarize

R11.A.2.4.1

  • properly apply parenthetical citations and cite sources in a works cited page

R11.B.3.3.4

  • recognize and avoid the “traps” of plagiarism
  • apply MLA format
  • write a 4-5 page research paper citing a minimum of 5 sources

 
  1. Students will read independently in order to analyze and interpret various types of literature.

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.1 Learning to Read Independently

       1.1.11.B; 1.1.11.C; 1.1.11.D; 1.1.11.E;

       1.1.11.G; 1.1.11.H

 

         Anchors:  R11.A.1.1

                          R11.A.1.2

                          R11.A.1.3

                          R11.A.1.4

                          R11.A.1.5

                          R11.A.1.6

                          R11.A.2.1

                          R11.A.2.2

                          R11.A.2.3

                          R11.A.2.4

                          R11.A.2.5

                          R11.A.2.6

 

1.2 Reading Critically in All Content Areas

       1.2.11.A; 1.2.11.B

          Anchors:  R11.B.3.1

                           R11.B.3.2

                           R11.B.3.3

                          

 

1.3 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting

      Literature

       1.3.11.A; 1.3.11.B; 1.3.11.C; 1.3.11.D;

       1.3.11.E; 1.3.11.F

          Anchors: R11.A.1.6

                          R11.B.1.1

                          R11.B.1.2

                          R11.B.2.1

                          R11.B.2.2

 

1.6 Speaking and Listening

       1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.D; 1.6.11.E;

       1.6.11.F

 
  • interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate components of fiction, including character, setting, plot, theme, tone, style, mood, and symbolism and their relationship to each other

R11.B.1.1.1

  • make inferences and draw conclusions based on information from text and cite evidence from text to support generalizations

R11.A.1.3.1; R11.A.1.3.2

  • identify and explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text

R11.A.1.4.1

  • summarize the key details and events of a fictional text as a whole

R11.A.1.5.1

  • identify and analyze intended purpose of text

R11.A.1.6.1; R11.A.2.6.1

  • identify and analyze examples of the text that support the author’s intended purpose

R11.A.1.6.2; R11.A.2.6.2

  • interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate connections between texts

R11.B.1.2.1

  • identify, interpret, describe, and analyze examples of personification, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, satire, imagery, foreshadowing, flashbacks, and irony in text

R11.B.2.1.1

  • identify, interpret, describe, and analyze the author’s purpose for choosing figurative language and its effect

R11.B.2.1.2

  • identify, interpret, describe, and analyze the point of view

R11.B.2.2.1; R11.B.2.2.2

  • use appropriate decoding skills to read texts fluently

R11.A.1.2.1; R11.A.2.1.1; R11.A.2.2.1

·        use a number of reading strategies to comprehend texts

R11.A.1.1.1; R11.A.1.2.2; R11.A.2.1.2; R11.A.2.2.2

·         read and analyze nonfiction appropriate to grade level

R11.A.2.3.1; R11.A.2.3.2; R11.A.2.4.1; R11.A.2.5.1; R11.B.3.1.1

 
  1. Students will apply speaking and listening skills for effective communication.

 

 

 

Standards:

1.1 Learning to Read Independently

      1.1.11.G

1.2  Reading Critically in All Content Areas

      1.2.11.C

1.5. Quality of Writing

       1.5.11.G

1.6 Speaking and Listening

      1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.C;1.6.11.D;

      1.6.11.E; 1.6.11.F

 
  • interpret, describe, and analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument

R11.B.3.1.1

  • take notes and ask clarifying questions
  • speak using skills appropriate to formal speech situations
  • listen to and acknowledge the contributions of others
  • respond with relevant information or opinions to questions asked

·        participate in small and large group discussions

·        create and deliver a presentation of research project

   

     

      7.  Students will analyze the history,

           development and influence of the English

           language.

 

           

 

 

 

Standards:

1.6 Speaking and Listening

                  1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.D

 

           1.7 Characteristics and Functions of the

                 English Language

                  1.7.11.A; 1.7.11.C

 

 
  • compare and contrast word formation, spelling and word combination in Old English and Modern English
  • identify characteristics of Pre-English, Old English, Middle English and Modern English periods.
  • use dictionary skills to analyze word origins
  • identify regional dialect differences
  • identify Americanisms
  • identify words from non-American varieties of English

RESOURCE MATERIALS

ASSESSMENT

Elements of Literature,6th course – Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

Elements of Writing, 6th course – Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

Word Skills Vocabulary, Grade 12 – McDougal-Littell

 

Selected novels/plays (minimum of three)

Teacher-generated materials:  novel guides

                                                study guides

                                                practice worksheets

ü     participation and cooperation in large and small groups

ü     homework/practice worksheets

ü     individual and/or group projects

ü     descriptive, expository and narrative essays

ü     literary analyses

ü     five-seven page research paper

ü     quizzes and tests

ü     midterm and final